SAFETY DATA SHEET Section 1. Identification Product Name: Ammonium Hydroxide Synonyms: Ammonium Hydroxide Solutions, Aqua Ammonia, Aqua Ammonia Solutions, Ammonia Solutions, Ammonia Aqueous, Ammonia Water CAS REGISTRY NO: 1336-21-6 Supplier: Tanner Industries, Inc. 735 Davisville Road, Third Floor Southampton, PA 18966 Website: www.tannerind.com Telephone (General): 215-322-1238 Corporate Emergency Telephone Number: 800-643-6226 Emergency Telephone Number: Chemtrec: 800-424-9300 Recommended Use: Various Industrial Section 2. Hazard(s) Identification Hazard: Acute Toxicity, Corrosive, Acute Aquatic Toxicity Classification: Acute Toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Note: (1 - Most Severe / 4 - Least Severe) Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Skin Corrosion (Category 1B) Serious Eye Damage / Irritation (Category 1) Acute Aquatic Toxicity (Category 1) Pictogram: Signal word: Danger Hazard statements: Harmful if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life. Precautionary statements: Avoid breathing mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. Revision Date: May 1, 2015 Ammonium Hydroxide Page 1 of 8 Precautionary statements (continued): IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a doctor/physician and seek medical attention for severe exposure or if symptoms persist. Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid instructions in Section 4 (First Aid Measures). IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a poison center/doctor/physician. See supplemental first aid instructions in Section 4 (First Aid Measures). IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower (minimum of 20 minutes). See supplemental first aid instructions in Section 4 (First Aid Measures). IF IN EYES: Immediately call a doctor/physician and seek medical attention. Rinse continuously with water for several minutes (minimum of 20 minutes). Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid instructions in Section 4 (First Aid Measures). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations as applicable. See section 13 (Disposal Considerations). NFPA Rating: HMIS Classification: AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE HEALTH 3 FLAMMABILITY 1 REACTIVITY 0 PERSONAL PROTECTION H NFPA Numbering System: HMIS Hazard Index: 0 = Least Hazardous / 4 = Most Hazardous 0 = Minimal, 1 = Slight, 2 = Moderate, 3 = Serious, 4 = Severe Section 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients CHEMICAL NAME: Ammonium Hydroxide (Ammonium Hydroxide Solutions 10% to 30%) CAS REGISTRY NO: 1336-21-6 SYNONYMS: Ammonium Hydroxide Solutions, Aqua Ammonia, Aqua Ammonia Solutions, Ammonia Solutions, Ammonia Aqueous, Ammonia Water. CHEMICAL FAMILY: Inorganic nitrogen compounds. COMPOSITION: Solutions: Anhydrous Ammonia (10% to 30%); Water (90% to 70%); Density: 16 Baume to 26 Baume. Ammonia, Anhydrous: CAS # 7664-41-7; Water: CAS# 7732-18-5 Section 4. First Aid Measures IF INHALED: Immediately remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. In case of severe exposure or if irritation persists, breathing difficulties or respiratory symptoms arise, seek medical attention. If not breathing, administer artificial respiration. If trained to do so, administer supplemental oxygen, if required. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Flush skin with copious amounts of tepid water for a minimum of 20 minutes. Do not rub or apply topical, occlusive compounds, such as ointments, certain creams, etc., on affected area. For severe exposure or if irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse continuously with copious amounts of tepid water for a minimum of 20 minutes. Eyelids should be held apart and away from eyeball for thorough rinsing. Seek medical attention. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give large amounts of water to drink. May drink orange juice, citrus juice or diluted vinegar (1:4) to counteract ammonia. If unconscious, do not give anything by mouth. Seek medical attention. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Respiratory injury may appear as a delayed phenomenon. Pulmonary edema may follow chemical bronchitis. Supportive treatment with necessary ventilation actions, including oxygen, may warrant consideration. Revision Date: May 1, 2015 Ammonium Hydroxide Page 2 of 8 Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water Spray, Water Fog for escaping ammonia gas. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Must wear protective clothing and a positive pressure SCBA. Stop flow of liquid if possible. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. If a portable container (such as a drum, Intermediate Bulk Container [IBC] or trailer) can be moved from the fire area without risk to the individual, do so to prevent the pressure relief valve from discharging or the container from failing. Stay upwind when containers are threatened. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: When heated, product will give off ammonia vapor, which is a strong irritant to the eye, skin and respiratory tract. Outdoors, ammonia is not generally a fire hazard. Indoors, in confined areas, ammonia vapors may be a fire hazard, especially if oil or other combustible materials are present. Combustion may form toxic nitrogen oxides (NOx). Section 6. Accidental Release Measures GENERAL: Only properly trained and equipped persons should respond to an ammonium hydroxide release. Wear eye, hand and respiratory protection and protective clothing; see Section 8, Exposure Controls / Personal Protection. Stop source of leak if possible, provided it can be done in a safe manner. Leave the area of a spill by moving laterally and upwind. Isolate the affected area. Non-responders should evacuate the area, or shelter in place. SPECIFIC STEPS TO BE TAKEN: For a hazardous material release response, Level A and/or Level B ensemble including positive-pressure SCBA should be used. A positive pressure SCBA is required for entry into ammonia atmospheres at or above 300 ppm (IDLH). Stay upwind and use water spray downwind of container to absorb the evolved gas. Contain spill and runoff from entering drains, sewers, streams, lakes and water systems by utilizing methods such as diking, containment, and absorption. Section 7. Handling and Storage SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: Only trained persons should handle ammonium hydroxide. Store in cool, dry and well-ventilated areas, with containers tightly closed. Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. Do not use any non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass, bronze, aluminum, tin, zinc or galvanized metals. Protect containers from physical damage. Closed storage tanks should be provided with safety relief valves and vacuum breakers as necessary. VENTILATION: Local exhaust should be sufficient to keep ammonia vapor below applicable exposure standards. WORKPLACE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Protective equipment should be stored near, but outside of ammonium hydroxide area. Water for first aid, such as an eyewash station and safety shower should be kept available in the immediate vicinity. Revision Date: May 1, 2015 Ammonium Hydroxide Page 3 of 8 Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR AMMONIA: (Vapor) OSHA 50 ppm, 35 mg / m3 PEL 8 hour TWA NIOSH 35 ppm, 27 mg / m3 STEL 15 minutes 25 ppm, 18 mg / m3 REL 10 hour TWA 300 ppm, IDLH ACGIH 25 ppm, 18 mg / m3 TLV 8 hour TWA 35 ppm, 27 mg / m3 STEL 15 minutes PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: EYE/FACE PROTECTION: Chemical splash goggles should be worn when handling ammonium hydroxide (aqua ammonia). A face shield can be worn over chemical splash goggles as additional protection. Do not wear contact lenses when handling ammonium hydroxide. Refer to 29 CFR 1910.133 for OSHA eye protection requirements. SKIN PROTECTION: Ammonia impervious gloves and clothing (such as neoprene, butyl and Teflon) should be worn to prevent contact during normal operations, such as loading/unloading, transfers, and handling small spills. Chemical boots can be worn as additional protection. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Respiratory protection approved by NIOSH for ammonia must be used when applicable safety and health exposure limits are exceeded. For escape in emergencies, NIOSH approved respiratory protection should be used, such as a full-face gas mask and canisters/cartridges approved for ammonia or SCBA. A positive pressure SCBA is required for entry into ammonia atmospheres at or above 300 ppm (IDLH). Refer to 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI: Z88.2 for OSHA respiratory protection requirements. VENTILATION: Local exhaust should be sufficient to keep ammonia vapor below applicable exposure standards. FOR A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE RESPONSE: Level A and/or Level B ensemble including positive-pressure SCBA should be used. A positive pressure SCBA is required for entry into ammonia atmospheres at or above 300 ppm (IDLH). Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless liquid with a pungent odor. ODOR THRESHOLD: 2 - 5 ppm SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Miscible SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF VAPOR (air = 1): 0.596 at 32 oF WEIGHT (per gallon): 7.46 pounds to 7.99 pounds EVAPORATION RATE (water = 1): Similar PH: 13+ FORMULA: NH4OH